Four Oaks
Firefighters Extinguish Car Fire
FOUR OAKS — No injuries were reported after a car caught fire Saturday night on Interstate 95 in Four Oaks. The blaze broke out near the 89-mile marker in the…
2025 Municipal Election Results
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s 2025 municipal elections across Johnston County, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came in Smithfield, where longtime District 4 Councilman David…
Johnston County Community Foundation Awards Nearly $52,000 In Grants
The Johnston County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $51,740 in grants to 23 organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: “It is a…
Driver Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash
FOUR OAKS — A driver was hospitalized Monday night after a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 301 South near Parkertown Road. The collision occurred around 10:45 p.m. when a vehicle…
Local Flag Replacement Program Promotes Patriotism And Respect
CLAYTON – In a quiet but powerful show of patriotism, the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 71 has launched a unique flag replacement program that is making a…
Johnston Community College Launches New Fiber Optic Technician Program
FOUR OAKS – Johnston Community College, in collaboration with Corning Incorporated, one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramics, and optical physics, will introduce its new Fiber Optic Technician…
Relative Charged In $275K Elder Fraud Case
SMITHFIELD – A 30-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with embezzling more than a quarter of a million dollars from her 87-year-old grandmother in a case authorities are calling…
No Injuries Reported In I-95 Crash Involving Semi And SUV
FOUR OAKS — A collision between a tractor-trailer and an SUV temporarily blocked a lane of Interstate 95 Tuesday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. The crash occurred around 3:00…
Tractor-Trailer Involved In Serious I-95 Crash
BENSON – A serious collision involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle on Interstate 95 remains under investigation by the State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. Monday,…
Untreated Wastewater Spill Reported Near Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS – A pipe failure in Johnston County’s wastewater system led to the release of approximately 4,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into a local waterway on September 30, county…
Homeowners Say They Were Scammed — Benson Man Arrested
FOUR OAKS – A home improvement project turned into frustration and financial loss for a Four Oaks couple — and now, a Benson man is facing charges for allegedly taking…
Major Four Oaks Pharmaceutical Project Canceled
FOUR OAKS — After weeks of speculation, a public annexation meeting, and mounting anticipation, a major pharmaceutical development that promised to transform Four Oaks has officially been canceled, according to…
